Edward Norris:
Don't speak to anyone. I don't want to kill an innocent bystander.
Peter Ames:
Ya know that's what I like about crazy men; that fine sense of distinction.
Edward Norris:
You think I'm insane?
Melsa Manton:
[Stands in front of Peter, as to protect him] Oh, he's says that to everybody.

Mary Lou Medford:
[Condescendingly] I do hope you'll come over often now that we're to be neighbors.
Sally Warren:
[Cattily] Why how nice of you! I'll be sure to... particularly as we have so much in common.
Mary Lou Medford:
In common?
Sally Warren:
Yes.
[She laughs at the joke she's about to make]
Sally Warren:
Your future and my past.
[She leaves]

Annette Sturges:
Mama, you should have protested. It's a really bad table. There's not a person we know at the end of this room.
Julia Sturges:
Be brave Annette. These tragedies happen sometimes in life.